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- [hey-ahn]
- /ˈheɪˈɑn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hey-ahn]
- /ˈheɪˈɑn/
Definition of heian word
- adjective heian of or relating to the period in Japan, a.d. 794–1185, characterized by the modification and naturalization of ideas and institutions that were earlier introduced from China. 1
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Origin of heian
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
1890-95; < Japanese heian, earlier feian < Middle Chinese, equivalent to Chinese píngān peace
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Parts of speech for Heian
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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heian popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
heian usage trend in Literature
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